GOOGIZON in a Nutshell...by yours truly
Because I care,
I sorted through the bullshit to make it understandable bullshit. ^_____^
Verizon-Google Legislative Framework Proposal
Google and Verizon have been working together to find ways to preserve the open Internet (orly?) and the vibrant and innovative markets it supports, to protect consumers, and to promote continued investment (Googizon Moo-la~) in broadband access. With these goals in mind, together we offer a proposed open Internet framework for the consideration of policymakers and the public.
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We believe such a framework should include the following key elements:
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Consumer Protections: A broadband Internet access service provider would be prohibited from preventing users of its broadband Internet access service from--
(1) sending and receiving lawful content of their choice;
(2) running lawful applications and using lawful services of their choice; and
(3) connecting their choice of legal devices that do not harm the network or
service, facilitate theft of service, or harm other users of the service.
[1]So, if you’re a subscribed user, you get basic rights that obtain to business-and, of course, nothing illegal. We beat you.
Non-Discrimination Requirement: In providing broadband Internet access service, a provider would be prohibited from engaging in undue discrimination against any lawful Internet content, application, or service in a manner that causes meaningful harm to competition or to users. Prioritization of Internet traffic would be presumed inconsistent with the non-discrimination standard, but the presumption could be rebutted.
-If we don’t like you or what you’re doing, we’re going to get on you. And maybe you could rebut us. It’s possible. Kind of.
Transparency: Providers of broadband Internet access service would be required to disclose
accurate and relevant information in plain language about the characteristics and capabilities of their offerings, their broadband network management, and other practices necessary for
consumers and other users to make informed choices.
-All of our neutrality-destroying rules will be happily and bluntly provided to you. Then you can know exactly what we’re taking, so that we won’t have to hear you whine. We may be on our way to being net-Nazis, but at least we're HONEST net-Nazis~ =D
Network Management: Broadband Internet access service providers are permitted to engage in reasonable network management. Reasonable network management includes any technically sound practice: to reduce or mitigate the effects of congestion on its network; to ensure network security or integrity; to address traffic that is unwanted by or harmful to users, the provider’s network, or the Internet; to ensure service quality to a subscriber; to provide services or capabilities consistent with a consumer’s choices; that is consistent with the technical requirements, standards, or best practices adopted by an independent, widely-recognized Internet community governance initiative or standard-setting organization; to prioritize general classes or types of Internet traffic, based on latency (limbo-junk~); or otherwise to manage the daily operation of its network.
-It’s like filing by class. Top scribers get whatever they want, and if the rest of you have anything that we can consider junk, we’re probably going to trash it. Googizon is always watch you~
Additional Online Services: A provider that offers a broadband Internet access service
complying with the above principles could offer any other additional or differentiated services. Such other services would have to be distinguishable in scope and purpose from broadband Internet access service, but could make use of or access Internet content, applications or services and could include traffic prioritization. The FCC would publish an annual report on the effect of these additional services, and immediately report if it finds at any time that these services threaten the meaningful availability of broadband Internet access services or have been devised or promoted in a manner designed to evade these consumer protections.
-Some of you may get special features...SOME. DEAL WITH IT. Oh, and even if we like what you’re proposing...it’s going through micro-inspection. Because we can be anal like that. And then to be anal-attentive, we’re going to pick it apart and place it on display to the Googizon deciders. WE DON’T LIKE IT, YOU DON’T GET IT. Woo~
Wireless Broadband: Because of the unique technical and operational characteristics of
wireless networks, and the competitive and still-developing nature of wireless broadband
services, only the transparency principle would apply to wireless broadband at this time. The
U.S. Government Accountability Office would report to Congress annually on the continued
development and robustness of wireless broadband Internet access services.
-Because we can’t yet be the net-Nazis we’re truly aiming to be...we’re going to stick to our mesely neutrality-killing rules under transparency. B’aww. But don’t worry, we’ll reach net-Nazi status one day!
Case-By-Case Enforcement: The FCC would enforce the consumer protection and nondiscrimination requirements through case-by-case adjudication, but would have no
rulemaking authority with respect to those provisions. Parties would be encouraged to use non-governmental dispute resolution processes established by independent, widely-recognized Internet community governance initiatives, and the FCC would be directed to give appropriate deference to decisions or advisory opinions of such groups. The FCC could grant injunctive relief for violations of the consumer protection and non-discrimination provisions. The FCC could impose a forfeiture of up to $2,000,000 for knowing violations of the consumer-protection or non-discrimination provisions. The proposed framework would not affect rights or obligations under existing Federal or State laws that generally apply to businesses, and would not create any new private right of action.
-We’ll be politely telling you how to run your stuff. POLITELY~ Really. It’s just a few suggestions...that you have to use. Really! Oh, and your refs...they have to be well known...so we know. Piss us off and we GET YOU! ...Except businesses may get different treatment. They're special~
Regulatory Authority: The FCC would have exclusive authority to oversee broadband Internet
access service, but would not have any authority over Internet software applications, content or services. Regulatory authorities would not be permitted to regulate broadband Internet access service.
-*Sigh* Well...we said we’re not net-Nazis yet, so...we can’t “prioritize” stuff in your programs...like office suite. Or paint shop. Little freedom there. YEAH.
Broadband Access for Americans: Broadband Internet access would be eligible for Federal
universal service fund support to spur deployment in unserved areas and to support programs to encourage broadband adoption by low-income populations. In addition, the FCC would be required to complete intercarrier compensation reform within 12 months. Broadband Internet access service and traffic or services using Internet protocol would be considered exclusively interstate in nature. In general, broadband Internet access service providers would ensure that the service is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.
-YAYYYYY, we’re going to scoop up poor peoples in our SERVICE, too! How? Dunno, but it’ll be Federal which means more money from you~ Aren’t you just so giving? Maybe we’ll even give a little goody back...who knows? Yay~ Disabled peoples get pity-net, too, WHOO-HOO.
Please, read carefully. Not just my cynical notes, but the document, itself. Maybe I misinterpreted somewhere in the midst of my anger...who knows. Besides, it does well to know what you're hating/fighting in its original state.